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Self-Added Rules

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When people figure out what they are, will they be impressed? There are many writers, but not all of them are giving themselves extra rules to follow. Some writers strive to achieve alliteration in every line or paragraph. That’s easier said than done.

Dr. Seuss’ masterful rhyming techniques got noticed. People marveled at what he was able to do as a writer.

Some people publish blog posts every day while others achieve a certain standard in their writing.

We are all forced to follow rules. It’s inevitable. Whether you can’t wear jeans to work or were told to go up to the chalkboard, we are all forced to follow some rules. However, the rules that you give yourself to follow are going to be the ones that you benefit you the most. What rules are you going to give yourself?

It Was A Success

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Last summer, I decided to send out two blog posts every day. Today, I am still doing that, and the overall result has been a success.

It’s not easy to change something, but when it gets changed, you might benefit from it greatly. I would have about 300 posts published. Now I have 400 posts published. I have also had more time to practice writing.

Take the leap and pursue your goals. It’s worth it.

Must-Do List

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There are people who are writing down everything they need to accomplish. The problem is that not all of those things get accomplished. The problem is that people are writing their ideas on a to-do list.

A to-do list allows you to write things down that you need to get accomplished. However, the title, to-do list, isn’t as motivating as a must-do list.

There are some things that you will really need to get accomplished. If you put them on a to-do list, it’s optional. If you put them on a must-do list, they’re not optional anymore. You actually have to be committed to accomplishing those goals.

Is there something for you to-do, or is there something that you must-do?

Your Blog Is A Book

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I have the word count for all of my blog posts. Instead of blogging for free, I could have turned all of this content into a 200 page paperback book. People wouldn’t listen as much.

The secret to writing a book is that it doesn’t have a price tag. It doesn’t have to be a paperback or a digital copy being sold as an eBook. The truth is your blog is your own book. What’s even better is that your blog is a book that never ends, and it’s free for everyone.

You’re the author, and you’re in charge!

The 3 Things Your Contest Must Do

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More people are hosting their own contests. More people are talking about creative ways to host contests and how to host them on various social networks. However, no matter which social network you use, your contest should be able to benefit you in some way. If you’re giving something away, you should get something in return.

These are the 3 things you need to focus on when it comes to hosting your own contest:

  1. Get more shares on the social network. This can mean more likes, repins, retweets, revines (depending on the social network you are using), and so on. If people share your contest on their social networks, friends and followers will learn about your contest. More people share your message, and more people enter for a chance to win.
  2. Get more followers that stick around. It’s unquestionable that hosting your own contest will get you more followers on your social networks. However, are these followers going to stick around once your competition ends? In order to get followers that stick around, make sure you frequently post updates similar to the prize you’re giving away. If you’re giving away an iPad, talking about technology would help you get followers that stick. If you review books, giving away a book will allow you to get followers that will stick around. Then, you can be sure your followers won’t just bounce back and forth to this contest and that contest.
  3. Get more subscribers for your blog. Did you check your email today? You probably did. A majority of people do the same thing. Some people check their inboxes right when they see the red circle indicating they got a new message. What if some of those messages were emails about your latest blog posts. Social networks are giant places, and it’s easy for people to get lost on them. One profile looks good today, but another profile will look even better tomorrow. At the end of your contest, you can say something like, “Subscribe to my blog for more updates about future contests and free resources as well.” This allows you to create a list, and as the contest progresses, that list gets bigger.

Putting Everything In Two Or More Baskets

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I haven’t been getting too many sales on Kindle lately. Christmas isn’t here just yet which means we’ll all have to wait a little longer before those Christmas shoppers come around. I wasn’t seeing sales for the books on Kindle.

I completely forgot that I put my books on iTunes. I decided to check for the number of sales my books made. Sure enough, there were multiple sales. I was overjoyed.

If you are selling a book, don’t limit yourself to one place. Sell your book, or any product for that matter, at as many places as you can. Don’t rely on one method that will allow you to make revenue. Instead, use a combination of tactics that will allow you to thrive in the process.